Ultra mobile communicating computer

ABSTRACT

An Ultra Mobile Communicating Computer, that can have all of the features and capabilities of a smart phone and pocket computer combined and more, plus many other features such as hands free carrying, one-hand and desk free, walk &amp; type, ready to use operation, a fast, multi finger, one or two hand keyboard with full set of large, soft touch keys, large bi-directional screen, photo cell pads and others, and that can be made disintegrable, reconfigurable, custom made, in particular to be a talking machine for speech challenged, an ear for deaf, a crime prevention device, computer remote control, translator, musical instrument and multi party game gadget, in addition to a thin earpiece, an ear borne music player, video player, radio and or TV.

PRIORITY

This Application claims the priority of Applicant's following USApplications: No. 60/650,130, Filing Date 7 th Feb. 2005, Titled “Devicefor Speech Challenged” No. 60/677,326 Filing Date 4 May 2005, Titled“Ultra Mobile Communicating Computer”

BACKGROUND

Computers can be shrunk to hand held and pocket size, such as PDAs, yetbe multimedia devices handling data, voice, music, pictures, video, andeven other sensory data such as smell. They can also have wirelessconnectivity for internet connection, phone calls, emails, web surfingand radio.

Cell phones, like computers. can also have computer, photo and video andinternet capabilities.

Even though our focus will be on Cell phones, Smart Phones, Pocket PCsand their hybrids or combinations, other hand held devices, such aspagers, text massagers, digital cameras, GPS, music systems like iPod,satellite and internet radios, tiny TVs, game gadgets, remote controls,all use the same basic principles, blurring inter device lines. Inessence they are all customized computers.

We refer to all such currently available primarily PDAs, Smart phones &Cell phones, as Mobile Communicating Computers or MCCs.

This application introduces Ultra MCC or UMCC, being much better thanMCCs, in many ways. “Um-See” is suggested as an easier pronunciation.

Even though emphasis is for most usable hand held or Pocket size, UMCCcan be larger.

MCC Structure

Most MCCs are a Pocket PC, Cell phone or Hybrids, some called SmartPhones.

Their approximate size range is 10 to 20 mm thick, 40 mm to 80 mm wideand 90 to 130 mm long. The larger ones are awkward to carry. Being toosmall inhibits operation without adding value. A preferred range is(10-15)×(40-65)×(100-120).

They typically have many but not necessarily all of following Parts:

keyboard

buttons and or other digital data input means

stylus, acting as a mouse

wireless connection to nearby devices, such as blue tooth or IrDa

memory and or memory sticks

processor and core memory

touch screen layer over an LCD screen

screen, usually LCD

optional goggle

housing or shell

battery and charger

add-ons and attachments

connector ports

keypad

wireless connection to wide area networks

antenna

speaker and or earpiece

microphone

digital still and or video camera

Parts at the top of the list form a Pocket Computer, those at the bottommake a Cell Phone. Some such as screen, housing, battery and add-ons arefound in both.

Cell Phones wide area wireless can also connect to the Internet, addingneeded or desirable features like email, web, IP telephone, photo andvideo transfer, all requiring memory, processor, keyboard and stylus, itseems logical to add both groups of parts to make a MCC.

Categorizing UMCC Components:

UMCC is a configuration of Digitizers, Realizers, Communicators,Processors, Memorizers, Interfaces, Power (generating and or storage)and Facilitators (Housing, Cables, I/O, etc.)

Digitizers or Inputs Convert Source Data, usually analog into ElectronicBits. They can also convert Information into Photonic, Electro-Magnetic,or other Basic Units, and may be called Quatizers.

Examples of Digitizers for different “types” of Source Data are:

Sensory Digitizers:

Keyboard to convert Text to Bits

Microphone for Sound including Voice

Camera or 2-D Scanners (essentially the same) for 2-D Pictures—a Streamof which is Video

3-D Scanners (Usually Laser) or 3-D Cameras, for 3-Dimentional Shapes

Digitizers for Compound Senses are more complex, hence still underdevelopment, such as:

Smell (a combination of characteristics of gas molecules entering smellsensors)

Taste (a combination of characteristics of liquid molecules sensed bytaste buds)

Touch (a combination of Pressure, Temperature, Vibration, Topography,Electrical Charge, Humidity, etc. at a point on touched Surface, whichwould necessitate many devices, one for each sensation).

Non-Sensory Digitizers:

Buttons for Commands

Mouse and Stylus for Screen Coordinates

Joystick, a multi task Mouse for Coordinates, Pressure, Speed,Direction, etc.

Geo Positioning Systems or GPS for Coordinates

Magnet for Electromagnetic field's Direction and Intensity, easilysensed by migrating birds

Radio Activity (Geiger) Counter for density and type of radioactive raysor particles

Realizers or Outputs convert Digitized Data or Bits to resemble RealSource Date for consumption:

Printers and Screens to convert Digitized data to be used by Eyes

Speakers for Sound or Voice

Vibrators for Body (Skin, Flesh, Bones)

Brill Printers for Touch

Rapid Prototyers for converting 3-D Data to Shape

Corresponding Realizers for other Digitizers

Communicators Transmit such Bits between Nearby machines such as Cables,Optic Fiber, IrDa, Blue Tooth, Wi-Fi, etc or Distant machines such asOptic Fiber or Light Beams for Light and Cable for Electronic or Radiofor Electromagnetic Data.

Interfaces, are of many types such as:

Communication Media Converters are used to Convert Optic, Electronic,Electromagnetic or other Media to each other. Say photons transmitted byoptic fiber must be converted to electrons for cable.

Modems are used to convert one protocol to another, say Analog TelephoneSound to Digital.

Processors, manage, process, manipulate, control various Digitizers,Realizers, Memorizers, Communicators, Interfaces, etc.

Memorizers Store Digitized data, permanently as in Flash or Temporary asin Core Memory.

Power, generated externally (mains) or internally (photocells & fuelcells), stored on Batteries.

Facilitators, Connectors, Jacks, Plugs, Cables, Boards, Cases, etc.

BREIF DESCRIPTION

Admiring the advances so far to bring the power of computers and radiosto personal hands, MCCs have a lot missing by way of ease of use andhandling. Our aim is to make an UMCC to reduce or eliminate many of MCCsundesirable features, and to add new needed or desirable ones.

For example, cell phones are easily lost, especially by those without abelt or pocket. Also they occupy one hand for holding and the other fortyping, and lack proper desk free walk and type keyboards.

UMCC has a number of following advantages over prior art:

-   -   Care free handling, enabling users to carry it anywhere anytime    -   Hands free carrying, buy introduction of light and small (not        clunky) wearable means    -   Hands free operational support, using none or one hand, by using        body as support or light and small (not bulky) gear that holds        and supports it in operating position    -   Desk free, walk & type operation    -   Ready to use, not requiring many pre operation set up, such as        pulling out of pocket, opening the cover, plugging a keyboard,        or other steps, by having simple (not elaborate) means to keep        them in operative modes as long as necessary    -   Fast, touch sensitive, multi finger, large spaced keys, yet        small keyboard    -   It is Thin and light, can fit in one pocket together with all        hands free holding attachments    -   Can have enough capabilities to reduce any need for other        devices to be carried    -   Own power generation, by thin, large photocell pads or use of        body heat    -   Has larger Screen, Keyboard than is possible and also practical        conventionally    -   Lighter, Thinner and or more powerful battery, because of solar        energy and thin batteries    -   If not made small, it can be alternatively more capable per unit        of size    -   Bi-directional screen (aligned with or perpendicular to the        body)    -   Disintegrable, not to have to carry unnecessary components, by        dividing it into preferably slim parts that can be assembled or        disassembled    -   Reconfigurable to various modes of operation, by choosing the        right assembly of parts    -   New Sub-Assemblies such as Ear Piece, Ear Borne Cell Phone, Ear        Borne Music System    -   Said Sub-Assemblies being able to integrate into a powerful        multi media device    -   More efficient inter media system, by introduction of a new        method of labeling data packets    -   Soft to touch and hold by said less rigid outer shell    -   Not lost or forgotten, by being easily and conveniently attached        to user    -   Added capabilities, such as helping the speech challenged, multi        sense conversion, crime prevention, computer remote control,        musical keyboard, silent talking, translator, game gadget, by        adding means, such as an additional screen and or using existing        means

BREIF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1—a UMCC shell for protection and attachment of carrying andsupport gears.

FIG. 2—a Pad (A), Garment Hook (B), Belt Loop (C) and Safety Pin (D) tosuspend UMCC

FIG. 3—a neck borne UMCC with 2-Pad keyboard and 2 photocell pads

FIG. 4—a belt borne UMCC

FIG. 5—a UMCC using a holder-plate to suspend from User's short orpocket

FIG. 6—a UMCC pinned to sleeve, having a 1-pad keyboard and onephotocell pad

FIG. 7—a head borne UMCC

FIG. 8—a neck borne UMCC with gear to hold its keyboard visible to theeyes for typing

FIG. 9—a variable length necklace and with gear to hold UMCC horizontal

FIG. 10—a belt borne UMCC, using holding plate with gear to hold ithorizontal

FIG. 11—a notebook, held by belt or necklace and kept horizontal byanother necklace

FIG. 12—three types of electromechanical hinges

FIG. 13—an elastomer hinge

FIG. 14—components and cross section of an elastomer electromechanicalhinge

FIG. 15—another elastomer electromechanical hinge and its cross section

FIG. 16—an elastomer electromechanical pivot

FIG. 17—an assembly of electronic plates that can pivot in all 3dimensions

FIG. 18—slide pivoting plates with electronic traces

FIG. 19—slide pivoting plates with cables

FIG. 20—4 views of an Ear borne cell phone with photocell pad

FIG. 21—ear pieces, with elastomer suspenders, one with microphoneextension

FIG. 22—earpiece, with elastomer suspender, goggle extension, microphoneand extra photocell pad

FIG. 23—thin goggle, with elastomer suspension to ear, also shown in use

FIG. 24—UMCC on wrist, with photocell, screen and keyboard

FIG. 25—thin Plug, Jack, and electromechanical Slide using elastomerinstead of spring

FIG. 26—a UMCC with Bi-Directional Screen

In all Figures, UMCC Screen is shown as a rectangular board with an ovalinside. Keyboard is shown as a rectangle with tiny circles on it toresemble keys. Photo Voltaic Film is shown as a rectangle with tiny dashor hyphen lines on it.

Added Figures:

FIG. 27—a UMCC held in operative postion by a Neckband String attachedto its screen module

FIG. 28—hands free UMCC Operational Support Pad and Mechanism

FIG. 29—Flip UMCC with Dents for easier Hand Grip

FIG. 30—Mini Notebook UMCC, with Hand Grip Holes or palm/wrist Strap

FIG. 31—other variations of UMCC Suspension Pad and attachment

FIG. 32—other variations of Mechanical and Electro Mechanical Hinges

FIG. 33—a custom Portable Talking Machine for Speech Challenged, calledE-Speech or E-Talk

DESCRIPTION

In following sections we will address many problems with existing MCCsand introduce solutions. Also we will introduce a number of preferredversions of UMCCs.

UMCC Protective and Hand Friendly Exterior

Conventional Shells are rigid, somewhat unfriendly for hands to held andfor body when in pocket. Rigid shells make a noise when touching a deskand break more easily if dropped.

An Elastomer Shell will solve both problems. Elastomers referred to hereas Rubber, are materials such as silicones, polyurethane, latex or thelike are flexible, stretchable, retractable and can be made to variousdegrees of stiffness and lightness. They can be made stiffer to protectinside components, yet softer on the outside for crash protection andhand friendliness.

Alternatively, a removable an-add on Elastomer Shell referred to as“Jacket” as in FIG. 1-1 to cover the UMCC, preferably all around, exceptfor needed openings, provides protection and softness.

Jacket better be slightly smaller but stretchable to hold the UMCCfirmly. It should have openings 9, 11, 13, 15 and be shaped such as toallow functioning of screen, keyboard, other parts and add-ons. EachJacket can be made of more than one material such as leather, cloth,etc.

Shell or Jacket can have means of attaching to hands free carrying andholding mechanisms, explained separately. Even a millimeter thick Jacketcan achieve the desired softness and protection.

One major advantage of Jacket or a Soft Shell introduced hers is that itcan be custom made to accommodate many attachments for hands freecarrying and operation introduced in this application.

Hands Free Carrying of UMCC (in Standby mode):

It is very desirable that hands are not tied up for carrying or holdingUMCC.

Wrist carrying is currently limited to tiny, not very useful devices.

Pocket is not ideal as UMCC should be pulled out before operating, hencenot ready to use. Besides, a loose bulk inside pocket is awkward andmany clothes do not have a pocket.

Belts are not always worm. Conventional belt MCCs typically do not letusing of MCC while on belt.

This application introduces following hands free carrying techniques:

1—Necklace for suspending UMCC from Neck as in FIG. 3. Ideal forproximity to mouth, ears, eyes, etc. Said Necklace, shown in FIG. 9-Ashould preferably be:

-   -   attachable to two corners of UMCC, rather than one location, to        reduce swinging of UMCC    -   have adjustable length using suitable buckles (FIG. 9-A-3)    -   and or made of elastomers to be extendable and retractable    -   detachable

Necklace Hooks (FIG. 9-A-1&2), go through Holes (FIG. 1-5 & 7) on JacketTail (FIG. 1-3), attached to Jacket (FIG. 1-1), suspends UMCC fromUser's Neck. Buckle (FIG. 9-A-3) can adjust length.

2—Belt Slits as in FIGS. 1-17 & 1-19 incorporated in the Jacket allowconventional belt carrying. Conventional belt wearing keeps UMCC invertical position, not allowing horizontal operation.

3—Belt Loop (FIG. 2-C), attached to Jacket via Hook (FIG. 2C-1), goingthrough Tail Hole (FIGS. 1-5), and preferably a second Belt Loopattached via another Hole (FIGS. 1-7). User's belt going through Loop(s)2C-2 suspends UMCC, and allows being held for horizontal operation (FIG.4).

4—Pant Hooks as in FIG. 2-B, attached to Tail Holes (FIGS. 1-5 & 7) fromlower end (FIG. 2-B-2) and hooked to User's trousers belt loops, suspendUMCC and allow it to be held for horizontal operation.

5—Garment Hook, similar to Belt Hook in FIG. 2-B, but with a sharp tipFIG. 2-B-1 to penetrate and hook up to garment, while its lower end(FIG. 2-B-2) is attached to the UMCC Jacket via Jacket Tail Holes. Thesame device can do the job of both Garment Hook and Belt Hook.

6—Safety Pin (FIG. 2D), having a sharp Pin (FIG. 2-D-1), goes throughJacket Tail Holes (FIG. 1-5, 7, 21, 23) and simultaneously penetratesand attaches to garment. Safety Rubber (FIG. 2-D-2) then stretches tocover the sharp tip. Thus UMCC is suspended from User's Garment and canbe held in horizontal position, if so required for operation. FIG. 6shows such pinning to user's sleeve.

7—Suspension Pad (FIG. 2-A), one end of which is held inside the JacketTail Pocket (FIG. 1-27) as shown in FIG. 5-A. The rest of said Pad isinserted into a Pocket or even inside a Short (FIG. 5-B) The Jacket Tailpivots along its common joint with the Jacket, holding the Pad betweenUser's body and User's short, holding Jacket and hence the UMCC as inFIG. 5-A & B.

8—Head Band, running through Slits (FIG. 1-29 & 31) suspends Jacket andUMCC to Head as in FIG. 7. For some applications, say when the screen isa goggle or for repairmen, Head Band is useful.

9—Wrist Band, running through Jacket Slits shown in FIG. 1-17 & 19 holdsUMCC to User's Wrist. FIG. 24 shows a UMCC as worn on wrist. Screen neednot inhibit movement of hand as it can be firmly kept at an angle easyfor eyes to see, not touching the back of the hand in any hand move.Conventionally, only tiny watch type devices could be wrist worn, aswithout many techniques hereby, a larger screen, keyboard and photocellpad could not be placed on wrist.

10—Shoulder Strap, useful for some heavier or larger UMCCs

Notes:

-   -   For UMCCs without a Jacket, the word Shell can be substituted in        above techniques    -   Above techniques show preferred technique for each result, other        techniques can be used    -   Above techniques require very simple, light, small apparatuses,        which can easily fit into a small pocket, even together with        UMCC    -   Conventional hands free techniques, if any, are for special        devices and or are bulky & clunky    -   Equivalent ways of suspending a UMCC from Neck, Belt, Garment,        Short, Head, Wrist, etc can be used, without undermining        applicant's notion of making UMCC hands free, and horizontal for        operational id desired, detailing all of them is not necessary        for the skilled    -   A Tongue (FIGS. 1-25) plus a safety Pin can be used to fix the        other end of UMCC to Garment, fixing UMCC in place, which may be        desirable when UMCC is suspended by Safety Pin, Necklace, Hooks        or Loops, to prevent UMCC swinging sideways or away from Garment    -   Jacket and or Shell Tail and or Tongue can be detachable from        Jacket or Shell    -   One major advantage of Jacket, Necklace, Belt Loops, Pant Hooks,        Garment Hooks, Safety Pin, Suspension Pad, Wrist Band, Head Band        is that UMCC can be easily detached from them when so desired    -   Jacket need not have all above attachment features, but only as        required and desired    -   Jacket need not cover most of UMCC, so long as it can hold the        UMCC, say via 2,3,4 corners or by Velcro or other means, and it        can be just a soft or rigid pad    -   Other techniques of attaching said suspending apparatuses to        UMCC, such as Velcro, Clamps, Adhesives, etc, can be used too,        detailing all is not necessary for the skilled

Hands Free carrying also solves the problem with hand carried Cellphones or MCCs which are frequently lost or left behind.

UMCC Hands Free Operational Support

Suspending UMCC from belt, wrist, garment or neck enables viewing ofUMCC Screen, without hand holding, by keeping the Screen towards theeyes. as in FIGS. 3,4,5,6,8,10,11.

Suspending UMCC from belt, neck, head, wrist or garment uses User's bodyas support needed for a “vertical” keyboard when typing, without handholding. Users are better off in the long run to learn typing withoutlooking at the keyboard, to avoid extra gear or handholding to look atthe keys.

If looking at the keyboard is also desired, suspending UMCC from Wristor Sleeve is one option.

Another option is to use the one hand for holding the UMCC while typingby other hand. Suspending UMCC using Necklace, Belt Loops, Pant Hooks,Garment Hooks, Safety Pin and Suspension Pad as constructed in thisapplication enables User to do so, without having to dislodge the UMCC.

To provide “hands free” keyboard support and keyboard viewing, when UMCCis suspended from neck or belt, following techniques are introduced,aimed at holding the keyboard in horizontal position.

“UMCC Support” shown in FIG. 9-B has two rigid J shaped Rods or J-Rods.The curved end of J-Rods (FIG. 9-B-1 & FIG. 9-B-3) can hook into UMCCJacket Tubes (FIG. 1-33 & 35). The straight part of J-Rods (FIG. 9-B-5 &FIG. 9-B-7) are attached to a String (FIG. 9-B-9) which can use a Buckle(FIG. 9-B-11) or other mechanism to have adjustable length. Said Stringruns through a Ring (FIG. 9-B-13) attached to a Neckband (FIG. 9-B-15),preferably with a Buckle (FIG. 9-B-17) or other length adjuster.

Said UMCC Support holds UMCC horizontal, when UMCC is suspended fromNeck, Belt or Garment using the Necklace or other gear introduced here(FIG. 8)

J-Rods can have adjustable length mechanism (FIG. 9-B-19 & 21) ifdesired. They are chosen longer so that said String is not too close tokeyboard to inhibit typing. But for most uses, J-Rods can be as shortand replaced by Hooks.

Adjusting the length of said String or Neckband offers User's desiredangle of operation.

Said Necklace and Neckband can be joined to make one device, to bothSuspend and Support UMCC.

UMCCs without a Jacket can use equivalent techniques for above results.For example said String can be attached to UMCC Shell by Velcro or othermeans.

Current gear for holding MCCs in operational mode are bulky and designednot for public use but for field technicians. Our above gear can all becarried inside one pocket together with a pocket UMCC.

Above techniques make UMCC Ready to Use, not requiring the currentpulling out of pocket, penning the cover, plugging or other steps beforeoperation.

Notebook & Tablet Holder

A Necklace+Neckband combo as detailed separately makes an ideal “handsfree” Carrying and Operational Supporting Device for Laptops, Notebooks,Tablets and other heavier devices too.

FIG. 11 shows a simpler version of the same technique, combining saidNeckband and String to Support a Notebook or Tablet computer inoperational position, while they are Suspended from Neck or Belt usingtechniques introduced here.

For Operational Support when UMCC is suspended from belt, Spring (FIG.9-B-9) runs through Suspension Pads Holes (FIG. 2-A-1 & 3). One end ofsaid Suspension Pad is inside Jacket Tail Pocket (FIG. 1-27) as shown inFIG. 5-A. Said Suspension Pad is held against User's body behind User'sbelt, keeping it in upright position, supporting UMCC as in FIG. 10.

Proper UMCC Keyboard

MCCs do not have their own proper keyboard. The best offered so far areseparate keyboards which even though portable and good, require an extrapocket to carry, a desk to operate, and many set up steps prior to eachuse, all contrary to ultra mobile walk & type, ready to use that theyshould be.

Alternatively they use tiny keyboards or keypads which not only reducethe size of the screen but are slow, tedious, one finger, thumb orstylus, high pressure operation.

Applicant has filed for patenting in US and elsewhere, a group ofkeyboards called E-Board or E-Pad.

E-Board has all the good features of both above tiny and desk-boundgroups, none of their disadvantages and many other features detailedseparately.

It is thin, touch sensitive, one or two hands, multi-finger operationwith a full set large, spaced keys, on one or more Pad(s), which Pad(s)can be supported by UMCC body or as a rigid fold over or cover.

UMCC can use a one Pad E-Board (E-Pad), for one hand operation or twopad version for two hands. A 2-Pad E-Board suspended from neck or belthas some of the characters one the pad operated by left hand and dittofor the right hand Pad.

In FIGS. 3,4,6,7,8,10,11,20, keyboard or E-Board surfaces are shown bysix or more tiny circles.

Notes:

E-Board does not share working surface with Screen, allowing both to belarger

E-Board can eliminate Stylus and Touch screen by having its own MouseKey

E-Board can encompass UMCC Buttons, increasing Screen size and reducingoverall bulk

E-Board Features: the only keyboard offering features A+B+C concurrently

A—Portable Desk-bound Keyboards, such as Foldables, Rollables, LightRays, etc. only offer features (A) below, but NOT specialties of Tinykeyboards (B) nor of E-Board (C):

1—Are touch sensitive, no need to press

2—Are multi-finger, one or two hands

3—Have Large, Spaced keys

4—Enable fast touch typing

5—Do not reduce the already small screen size to less than half

6—Do not need stylus, unlike Handwriting or Screen keyboards

7—Do not require routine editing, unlike Handwriting Recognition

B—Tiny keyboards, such as Berries, Mini's, Screen-Keys, HandwritingRecognition, etc. only offer features (B) below, but NOT specialties ofDesk-bounds (A) nor of E-Board (C):

1—Do not need a desk (Walk & Type)

2—Do not require a dedicated pocket to carry

3—Are light, less than 20 gr, unlike 150 gram Desk-Bound keyboards in“B”

4—Are thin, fit in same pocket as PDA without bulging, unlike 15 mmthick desk-bounds

5—Are “Ready to Type”. No setting up, prior to each use (a majordrawback). No need to:

-   -   pull out of pocket, as it accompanies MCC (PDA or Cell-phone)        which is out for use    -   open up, as it is opened when MCC is inn use    -   lay down on a desk, as it is already on the arm or palm when MCC        is in use    -   connect to MCC or align with Infra Red Receptor    -   reversing above after each use        C—E-Board, offers advantages (C) below +of Tiny keyboards        (B)+Desk-bounds (A):

1—Can increase screen size by incorporating buttons

2—Doubles as MCC cover, reducing overall weight & volume

3—Has more efficient character layout version, standard Qwerty is notoptimal

4—Has one hand and two hand versions

5—Can have own power supply and even charge the MCC

6—Can eliminate Touch-screen & Stylus, by having its own Mouse Key

7—Hence can further reduce overall cost, weight, volume & complexity

8—Has Detachable and Integral versions

9—Has replaceable character layout, wearable and other varieties and/oroptions

Voice Recognition: hailed by some as the future only suits certaincircumstances such as short commands while driving. It has too manydisadvantages to be a contender for general data entry. It can also beadded to UMCC for certain uses.

UMCC Power Generator

Carrying a heavy integral battery, extra battery and battery charger canbe greatly minimized by use of own power generation.

Fuel cells are a solution, but require fuel capsules, and are typicallynot as thin as desirable. Body heat conversion to electricity is anothersolution, but requires some touching of body.

Our preferred techniques is use of one or more thin Photo Voltaic Filmor Cell (PVF). PVFs can be sub-millimeter thick, one currently availablehas a polymer substrate. Each PVF can be substantially as wide and aslong as other larger components of UMCC, such as Keyboard or Screen. PVFPads can slide inside the UMCC assembly for transport and out for powergeneration. They can also be attached to UMCC sides, folding over orunder UMCC for transport, opening up to face light. FIGS. 3, 4, 6, 7,20, 22 show PVF's surface by hyphens or dashes.

Alternatively or in addition, E-Board used as keyboard can have PhotoCells on its surface, or PVFs.

PVFs can markedly reduce the size of UMCC battery, by constantlycharging it.

UMCC Power Storage

In addition to or as an alternative to batteries, thin RechargeableBattery Film (RBF) can be used. Current versions are called polymerbatteries but other versions are being developed. They can be thinnerthan one third millimeter, but also thicker and or multi layered formore capacity.

One ideal “combination” is RBF's surface attached to PVF's non-lightsensitive surface, enforcing each other, reducing the need forprotective layers and for wiring, forming Electricity Generating andStorage (EGS) Pads, which can attach to sides of UMCC or other devices,fold over or under UMCC or slide inside the UMCC assembly for transport.

RBFs are not specifically identified in figures as their preferredlocation is invisible behind PVFs. PVF, RBF and EGS Pads can be madedetachable from UMCC.

One advantage of using PVF, RBF or EGS Pads is that various componentsof UMCC, such as Keyboard, Screen, Goggles and especially Earphone canhave their own power, and hence can be physically separated, yetwirelessly connected to other components.

Non-Rechargeable Film and other types of small and or thin batteries canbe used in certain UMCCs.

Thinner UMCC

Following Pocket Friendly tips are often ignored in construction ofconventional phones or PDAs:

1—A dice is smaller and lighter than a credit card, but much moredifficult to carry in a pocket or wallet.

2—A credit card with a dimple or lump on it its surface is moredifficult to carry than a number of credit stacked cards which togetherare heavier, even bulkier than said credit card.

3—A credit card which is curved is much more difficult to carry than aflat one.

4—A 1×70×120 mm card has almost twice the surface area, but is as easyto carry in a pocket or hold in hand as a credit card, since it haspocket and palm friendly dimensions.

For ease of holding, pocket portability and body support when suspendedfrom neck, belt or garment, it is important that UMCC is thin, flat,with few or no protrudes. To compensate lost volume of thinning, surfacearea should be increased, up to width and length limits dictated by typeof UMCC, say below 80×130 mm for pocket and hand held UMCCs.

For thinning UMCC, observing above Pocket Friendly tips, any number offollowing can be used:

Spreading components thinly over wider and or longer surfaces

Reducing and or eliminating bulky or lumpy components

Using flat surfaces for mounting components on, instead of curved ones

LCD Screen preferably thinner than 2 mm or OLED screens which can be submillimeter

Thin Shell with few or no curvatures, lumps, humps, bumps, etc

Thin Jacket preferably less than 1 mm thick

Photo Cell Pads to reduce the needed size of battery

Thin Battery Pads spread inside UMCC or behind Photo Cell Pad, Screen,Keyboard, etc

Thin battery spread over larger area rather than smaller lumpier battery

E-Board or E-Pad as Keyboard

Eliminating Stylus, Touch screen by use of E-Board with a Mouse Key

Positioning Buttons on E-Board

Using Thin Flat Pads and other components where necessary and orpossible

Using Thin Electro Mechanical Hinges, Pivots, Swivels, Slides for jointsbetween Pads

Processor, Core Memory, Wireless, Ports, Speaker, Microphone, Camera canbe chosen from thin versions, such as sub-millimeter piezoelectricspeakers and microphones, or be custom made thin

Thin Flash, SD or equivalent memory, spread over as wide an area asnecessary (A 1×60×120 mm Flash Pad stores over 20 gig, even at today'scommercialized technology)

Same thinning techniques can provide for more processing, storage, powerand features, if size reduction is not sought. In other words, saidtechniques improve utility per thickness or size.

Larger Photo Voltaic Film (PVF), Screen and Keyboard

For PVF, Screen and Keyboard, the larger the surface area the better,exceptions allowed. Conventional MCCs, not using many of techniquesintroduced here cannot easily have them large.

-   -   None have PVF    -   Many have no Keyboard, but use an external one, with troubles of        carrying another device, setting it up with MCC for use,        typically on a needed desk, not walk and type.    -   Many have a tiny thumb-boards, necessarily on same surface as        Screen, shrinking both.    -   Some, resemble a laptop, have a Keyboard and a Screen, as large        as possible for pocket. just as in a laptop, Keyboard is        sideways to align with fingers span. The Screen must be sideways        to allow it to fold over the Keyboard for transport. But that        configuration is only good for desk. Holding in hand for        operation is not comfortable even for largest hands.

This application introduces techniques enabling UMCC, not only have itsown PVF, Keyboard & Screen, but each on separate Pad(s), each Pad aslarge as transportation allows, say pocket size.

Some such techniques are:

PVF or EGS Pads

E-Pad or E-Board, a special keyboard, which is as large as transportallows, say pocket size

E-Board and E-Pad can rest either on UMCC body surfaces or on a separatePad folding on UMCC

A Screen which can be attached for both long and short side to UMCC

Means for not having to hold UMCC in hand for operation, so that Screen,Keyboard and PVF or EGS can be placed where suited for larger surfacearea, without easy hand holding constraints

Thin Electro Mechanical Hinges, Swivels, Slides and Pivots, allowingfolding of many Pads over each other or over UMCC main body, withoutadding too much bulk (impossible conventionally)

Spreading components thinly over thinner larger areas, enabling a largersurface area for UMCC working surface(s), without adding to overallvolume, hence allowing PVF, EGS, Screen and Keyboard, which must matchthe rest of UMCC in size, to also have a larger surface

Above, each in their own way, enable much larger PVF, EGS, Screen andKeyboard than prior art.

For even larger Screen, Buttons should preferably not share a Pad withit, but be placed on:

Keyboard, as possible to do with E-Board or E-Pad

Screen's backside, using thin Buttons as in E-Board Keys

UMCC main body backside, using thin Buttons as in E-Board Keys

UMCC side walls

A (Preferred) Embodiment of UMCC

One preferred configuration is a UMCC Main Body, an E-Pad Keyboard,which rests on the top surface of said Main Body, a Screen attachedalong the shorter side of said Main Body, an EGS Pad attached along alonger side of said Main Body, all of which can fold over said Main Bodyor Slide into said main body.

In this application, UMCC Main Body refers to preferred version of ThinFlat Motherboard, on top of Thin Flat Battery Layers, but does notpreclude other versions.

FIG. 3 shows an UMCC having many parts named here but detailedseparately, such as:

U MCC Main Body (FIG. 3-3),

Screen (FIG. 3-1) which can be fixed facing User's eyes, folds over asUMCC cover for transport, and is detachable for re-attachment to UMCCbody both sideways and length wise

Keyboard or E-Pad (FIG. 3-5), suitable for one left hand multi fingeruse (for right handed persons)

Photo Voltaic Film to Generate Electricity from light

Thin Ear borne Cell-phone, encompassing cell phone components of UMCC

Detachable Hands Free Holding and Operating means (FIG. 3-11) to suspendit from Neck or Belt

Above suffices for most needs but for heavy users, other parts may beadded, such as:

Optional second E-Pad (FIG. 3-13), folding over or under or slidinginside UMCC Body

Optional Photo Voltaic Film (FIG. 3-15) folding over or under or slidinginto UMCC Body

some and too little of other features. Custom making is difficultbecause consumers do not understand the interrelationship of so manyfeatures to order a custom made device or choose an optimum one.

Disintegrable UMCC

Dividing UMCC into separate Sub-Assemblies which are detached ordetachable physically and connected to each other as necessary by cableor wireless has advantages in many situations. Each Sub-Assembly shouldpreferably be thin and or pocket size to allow combinations of them alsobe thin and pocket size. Some examples of logical Sub-Assemblies are:

Battery

Screen

Keyboard

PVF and or RBF and or EGS Pad or Multi-Pads

Mother Board, having a Processor, Core Memory, Wireless Chip, Antenna,Thin In/Out Jacks

Gadget Board, having Speaker, Microphone, Camera

Mother Board+Gadget Board Combination

Thin Earpiece Pad

Thin Cell-Phone Pad having wireless phone related components, detailedseparately

Some UMCCs using said separation technique are introduced as follows:

1—Cell-Phone parts of UMCC to be separable to take, leaving the restbehind, detailed separately.

2—A powerful yet portable UMCC, perhaps bigger and or heavier thanpocket size, suspended from belt or shoulder, likely positioned behindor at the side of User. Thus Screen and Keyboard or their combinationwhich are smaller and or thinner for better operational positions shouldbe separable.

3—A UMCC using and assembly of several Photo Cell Pads that can foldover each other for transport, suspended from User's Shoulders, Garmentor Neck, spread preferably over User's back for power generation. Otherparts of said UMCC should be separate from said power generator.

4—A UMCC with Detachable Speaker, Microphone, Camera, Memory, etc.Sub-Assembly(s), as not needed for most applications such as computing,email, web surfing, etc.

Reconfigurable UMCC

Is possible by making Sub-Assemblies in Disintegrable UMCC to attach toeach other in various ways. Some of the ways said Sub-Assemblies canattach are:

attached electronically, physically detached, each Sub using its ownpower generation and storage

attachable at one or more points and or from one or more sides or evenfrom one or more corners

One useful Reconfiguration is the Screen to be attached to the lowerside of UMCC working surface, when suspended from neck or belt, suchthat it can be held horizontal facing User's eyes, but during gameplaying, it is attached to the upper side of UMCC working surface,facing the opposite player, so that each player sees the other player'sscreen.

Omni UMCC

MCCs have evolved from different platforms, such as Cell phones, Pagers,PDAs, Cameras, TV, Instruments, etc. As all became digital, combiningand crossing their features lead to Hybrids, such as Phones withComputer, Photographic, Video and even TV features.

This application introduces a Custom UMCC, to be simple to understand,design, custom order or choose from its numerous configurations,together with a Uni-Media Protocol.

To consumers and many engineers, such Hybrids appear a mish mash ofsometimes unrelated gadgets piled onto each other, just to attract youngconsumers. Consumer often gets too much of some and too little of otherfeatures. Custom making is difficult because consumers do not understandthe interrelationship of so many features to order a custom made deviceor choose an optimum one.

A Custom UMCC can be constructed by making each of UMCC Components orDevices (Digitizers, Realizers, Memorizers, Communicators, Interfaces,etc.) standard, physically and functionally compatible with each other,so that designers and users can choose according to their requirements.Suitable Devices or Sub-Assemblies can be made to make UMCC Wearable orPortable. Detachable Devices and Sub-Assemblies can also be made, asdetailed separately.

Numerous combinations and configurations of UMCC can be constructed.There can be:

minimal configurations, such as Processor, Core Memory, I/O Jacks, likea Mother Board

varieties of each type of Device to suit different uses

desirable Sub-Assemblies like Speaker+Microphone+Wireless or Cell-Phone

logical choices for type of Devices, such as the right Processor

Power Efficient Screen Modes

Any number of following technologies introduced here, alone or incombination, will optionally reduce Screen power usage. These can beadministered by Driver(s), Processor or Intelligent Software. Imagequality will be compromised but being optional, will be adopted onlywhen worthwhile. For Text, as in e-mail or messaging, color are not soimportant, nor is a background. These technologies can be applied to alldevices which use a screen, especially where power is scarce.

A—Text or drawing mode is selected, then background is not activated(remains black)

B—User selects one of Red, Blue or Green as preferred color, to beshown, inactivating other two

C—Activating only the prominent one of Red, Blue or Green for any point

D—Activating only perimeter points of each same color area, instead oflighting up all area

E—Calculating the largest pixels of same approximate color, such as allwhite pixels, regarding them as background and turning them off to black

Bi-Directional Screen

An optimal size for UMCC is 12×70×120 mm, matching a 70×120 keyboard and70×120 screen. Optimal alignment of keyboard and screen varies with use.For example when UMCC is suspended from belt, its length aligned withbody length as in FIG. 4, the screen should preferably have its lengthperpendicular to keyboard length, especially for viewing movies as isbeing offered on cell phones. But when the UMCC is aligned with thesleeve, as in FIG. 6, it is better if the screen and keyboard arealigned lengthwise. So it is desirable to have a Bi-Directional Screen.

There are many ways of doing this, including various techniquesintroduced here. One preferred version is a Detachable Screen (FIG.2-B-1) with two Input Jacks (FIG. 26-3 & 5), one on a shorter side oneon a longer side. An Electro Mechanical Hinge (EMH) (FIG. 26-7) carrieselectronic signals via a Thin Plug (FIG. 20-9), which can enter andconnect to either of said Screen Jacks.

Said Thin Plug can have latching mechanisms (FIG. 26-11 & 13) to fix thePlug firmly inside the Jack, to avoid unintended detachment. Said Screenis capable of functioning in two alignments.

Thin Goggle

Tiny Screens with high resolution exist today. Some use MicroElectromechanical Mirrors (MEM) to project light onto the retina. Butthin and pocket friendly goggles do not exist, as they encompass bulkyear attachments, forehead rests, and eye covers.

This section makes a thin and light Goggle to fit inside a pockettogether with the rest of UMCC.

A thin long narrow rigid board (FIG. 23-B-1), called “Ruler”, an ElasticBand (FIG. 23-B-3), having a Short Loop (FIG. 23-B-13) attached to saidRuler at certain point(s) (FIG. 23-B-15 & 17), and a Long Loop attachedto said Ruler at certain points (FIG. 23-B-5 & 7), a tiny Goggle Screen(FIGS. 23-B-9) connected to it via a Thin Electro-Mechanical Hinge (EMH)(FIG. 23-B-11), makes the desired Goggle.

FIG. 23-A shows the Short Loop of said Elastic Band stretching aroundEar Base, holding it firmly, one tail end of the Ruler covers part ofthe ear, while the Long Loop stretches to pull the middle of the Rulertowards and against User's cheek, keeping it firmly in place.

Said Ruler can swivel around Ear Base, but stay firm in any desiredposition due to elastic force. Then said EMH keeps said eye Screen inrequired angle for aiming at the eye.

Ruler can be used also as a PCB to mount thin electronics on and carryPVF, RBF, etc. Pocket size Ruler length is sufficient to keep the eyeScreen at required distance from eyes. Ruler's width can be less thanpocket width, but a wider Ruler may have advantages in carrying someMemory, PVF, RBF or other layers.

Thin, Self Powered, Earpiece

To use UMCCs Speaker hands free, one way is to increase speaker volume,which often not practical. Another technique being developed isvibration via skin or bones to transfer sound to ears. SilentMicrophones using neck or jawbone vibrations can also be incorporated.Earpiece is more practical.

Current Earpieces have at least following disadvantages:

Their speaker must be positioned inside the ear tunnel, irritating theear

They block ambient noise which are often necessary as feed-back andwarning

Their ear attachments, even though appear small, are not pocket friendly

Some do not have an ear attachment, and easily fall off the ear

Those with Mouthpiece are even bulkier

Those with blue tooth, use a battery, adding to bulk and rechargingissues

Those with cable have messy cables and round bulky plugs

They cannot conveniently fit into the same pocket with MCC (need aseparate pocket)

They are difficult to put on and off

To avoid all said disadvantages and provide many advantages, ThinEarpiece is introduced.

FIG. 20 shows various views of Thin Earpiece. FIG. 20-A shows the crosssection of a thin PCB (FIG. 20-A-1), or equivalent, having width andlength substantially close to or smaller than that of a UMCC. On onesurface of said PCB, a Speaker (FIG. 20A-7), Microphone (FIG. 20-A-9),Wireless & Electronics (FIG. 20-A-11), all chosen thin, are surfacemounted in suitable locations for their functioning.

FIG. 20-B shows the working surface of said PCB, components numberedcorrespondingly to FIG. 20-A.

A flat donut shaped thin elastomer (FIG. 20-A-13) is adhered around saiddonut's outer rim (FIG. 20-A-15) to the working or ear side surface ofsaid PCB, leaving the rest of donut and its inner rim (FIG. 20-A-17)free to lift away from said PCB, to hold User's ear firmly inside saidelastomer donut. There can be one or more small (FIG. 20-A-19) to large(FIG. 20-B-21 & 23) openings, to allow some necessary ambient noise inand reduce ear sweating.

An optional thin, moisture absorbent, skin friendly, removable,dispensable or washable liner, spread over said PCB and under saidEalstomer, where they touch the ear, makes said Earpiece friendlier.

A thin rechargeable Battery layer (FIG. 20-A-3) is adhered to thenon-working surface of said PCB. Battery layer can be as wide and longas allowed for pocket portability and compatibility with UMCC.Alternatively a small thin battery can be placed on PCB (not a preferredoption).

A thin Photo Voltaic Film (PVF) Pad (FIG. 20-C-5), compatible in widthand length with associated UMCC, is adhered to said thin Battery asshown (FIG. 20-A-5).

PCB, Battery and PVF can each be sub-millimeter thick, requiring littleexternal protective layers, as they support each other structurally, tomake a rigid pad. Components on PCB can be less than 2 mm. Thus saidEarpiece can be constructed less than 3 mm thick, but thicker if thickerlayers are chosen.

One type of thin Speaker and Microphones are Piezoelectric, which can besub millimeter.

FIG. 20-D shows the cross section of said Earpiece when off the ear, asthe elastomer has retracted.

More PVF/RBF can be added to its side(s), folding over it or slidinginside it for transport (FIG. 22-1).

Thus a perfect self contained wireless or cable Thin Earpiece isconstructed.

Said Earpiece can:

have Thin Plugs and Thin Jacks (FIG. 20-B-33) for cable connection, ifnecessary.

be long enough and swivel around ear base to bring its Microphone closerto mouth.

attach to one surface of UMCC for joints hand held use or transport.

Other Forms of Thin Earpiece

Many varieties of Earpiece can be designed, using the following elementsintroduced here:

thin elastomers that stretch to engulf the ear firmly but slidingly, butretract to thin layers off ear

thin rechargeable battery pads, thin photo voltaic pads and theircombinations

thin extension pads that can pivot around their attachment to the mainbody of the earpiece

thin electronic components, spread over a larger surface, instead ofbulkier electronic chips

Other varieties can be constructed using some but not all of aboveelements.

For example not using the Elastomer element, but conventional earattachments, together with other elements above, will produce a novelthin Earpiece with own power generation and storage. Another example isusing fuel cell or conventional battery for power, but Elastomer for earattachment.

Some such variations are shown in FIG. 21 & 22:

FIG. 21-A shows one variety of Thin Earpiece, having a small Speaker(FIG. 21-A-1), with a thin Jack (FIG. 21-A-3) inviting a thin Plug (FIG.21-A-5), connected to cables (FIG. 21-A-7). It is suspended to ear bythin elastomer Band (FIG. 21-A-9) and an optional thin elastomer Loop(FIG. 21-A-11) for securer attachment to ear.

FIG. 21-B shows a narrower thin Earpiece, the elastomer part of which islarger than its PCB when enlarged to engulf the ears, but retracts tosmaller size when off ear.

FIG. 22 shows a Thin Ear Piece, having an optional Extra PVF and or RBF(FIG. 22-1) or EGS which can fold over the main body of Thin Earpiece orslide inside it for transport, an optional extendable Mouthpiece (FIG.22-3) which can swivel around its base (FIG. 22-7) and an optionalGoggle Extension (FIG. 22-5) which can swivel around its base (FIG.22-9).

Thin, Ear borne, Self Powered, Cell phone and or Radio

Adding thin Dials 0 to 9 (such as FIG. 20-B-25), thin Buttons (such asFIG. 20-B-27), Thin Folding Antenna (FIG. 20-B-29), and optional Small,Thin LCD or OLED Screen (FIG. 20-B-31), and choosing the Processor (FIG.20-B-11) to have wide area wireless capabilities, preferably includingInternet Phone, Thin Earpiece will be a Cell Phone. It can also become aDigital, Satellite or Wireless Internet Radio.

Said Cell phone can be thinner than 3 mm, ear borne or hand held, andpocket size, with own power.

As a UMCC Sub-Assembly, it can be attached to other Sub-Assemblies formore features. For example it can attach from one side to a thin Screento make a cell hone with screen. Said Screen can fold over said ThinEarpiece for transport.

An alternative to thin folding Antenna is an Antenna made of printedelectronic traces on said PCB.

When necessary, a nearby neck or garment borne battery with cable andthin plug, adds power.

Thin, Ear borne, Self Powered, Music Player and or Video Player

Adding thin Flash or Equivalent types of Memory to said Thin Earpieceprovides music storage. All other components are already there, ifsuitable Processor, Firmware and Drivers are adopted. Having larger, yetthin control buttons will help.

Adding Cell-Phone and or Radio capabilities, as detailed will enablewireless music downloading.

Having two of them, one for each ear, connected wirelessly or by cableacross user's neck, makes a stereo music player, which has room for morepower and memory.

Adding a preferably thin Goggle (FIG. 22-5) to one or both Earpieces,with suitable Processor and Drivers makes a Head Borne Video Player,considering that enough memory can be packed in a 1×60×120 mm layer.Alternatively, a hand, neck, garment or belt borne Screen can be used.Such a Music or Video Player can fit in one pocket, or be suspended frombody or garments.

Add Wireless capabilities, and a hands free, pocket portable, thin TV isborne. Conventional head borne TVs are bulky and do not fit in pocket,as no attempt at making them thin has been made.

Better Hinges

In construction of UMCC, Hinges are used in many situations, examples ofwhich are:

A thin Pad, such as Screen, PVF, RBF, E-Pad, folds over or under UMCCBody or an adjacent Pad

Antenna folds onto the thin ear piece (FIG. 20-B-29)

Goggle Screen (FIG. 23-B-9) folds over the Ruler (FIG. 23-B-1), using aHinge (FIG. 23-B-11)

Screen (FIG. 26-1) folds over Keyboard (FIG. 26-15) using a Hinge (FIG.26-7)

PVF+RBF Pad (FIG. 22-1) folds over or under the Thin Earpiece via aHinge (FIG. 22-11)

Such Hinges should have following properties to suit UMCC:

-   -   Be able to hold the folding pads firmly in desired angle against        each other, so that PVF can face light or Screen can be fixed        facing eyes, despite their leveraged weight, etc.    -   If necessary, Maintain Electronic Connectivity between folding        Pads    -   Not be bulky, having an axis preferably less than 2 mm radius,        ideally less than 1 mm radius, Otherwise combination of many        hinges will add up to too much UMCC bulk    -   Have a Tight Fold Radius, preferably below 2 mm, ideally below 1        mm like a V-Fold, as large U-Like Fold Radius can increase        overall UMCC volume beyond pocket friendliness    -   Despite Tight Fold Radius, the electronic connections between        folding Pads should not break

Conventional MCC folds, such as Screen Folding unto Keypad in FlipPhones, are large, having some 5 mm radius, which allows only one foldat one side of MCC, not one at each of 4 sides. One reason is that Flexcircuits connecting adjacent PCBs cannot fold tightly, without breakingtheir circuits over time.

Here are new Mechanical and Electro-Mechanical Hinges (EMH), whichdeliver all above properties

Rubber Mechanical Hinge (RMH)

FIG. 13 shows a RMH, where one Pad (FIG. 13-1) is attached to a Rod(FIG. 13-3) with a circular cross section, running through a Rubber Ring(FIG. 13-5), which is attached to another Pad (FIG. 13-7). Said RubberRing is “stretched” when said Rod is inside it. Besides, its innersurface touching the Rod is constructed of non smooth material toprovide grip.

Thus all above properties, except electrical conductivity can bedelivered.

The Ring can be less than half mm thick, and the Rod can have less thanhalf mm radius, adding to less than one mm radius for RMH.

A number of such Single RMHs can be adjoint to make a Compound RMH.

RMH has many uses outside UMCC, such as for folding Antennas which wearloose after some use, and for holding Desk LCDs in desired angle againstthe users eyes.

If RMH is not confined by housing or adjacent components, ridges,grooves or other means of holding its components together should beadded.

Acute Electronic Hinges (AEH)

Following three AEH are proposed, which are close enough to a V-Fold.

In 12-A, Cathodes 5 & 7 are connected to Anodes 9 & 11 respectively,each via one or more electronic traces 13 & 15, embedded in Flex Film17. Traces are not perpendicular but angled against the axis of fold, tospread and increase their curve radius, without increasing the curveradius of flex.

Multiple traces connected crosswise for each cathode anode connection,ensure that even if some traces are broken in several points, overallelectronic contact is maintained for longer. To provide controlledangle, a Mechanical Hinge, preferably RMH 19 is used.

B—FIG. 12-B shows pads 1 & 3 electronically connected via ConductiveRubber or Conductive Polymer Bands, enabling a tight fold. MH or RMH 11is used for angular fixation and control.

C—FIG. 12-C shows Pads 1 having cathodes 5,7,9 connected to Pad 3 Anodes11,13,15, via thin bundled cables stretching across the gap 17 betweensaid Pads. MH or RMH 17 & 19 give angular control.

Electro Mechanical Hinge (EMH)

Type A—

In FIG. 14, Pad 14-A-1 is connected physically and electronically toconductive rigid Element of crescent cross section 14-A-3, which elemententers Rubber Ring 14-B-9 from one end, while Pad 14-C-5 is connected toa conductive rigid Rod of circular cross section 14-A-7, which enterssaid Rubber Ring from the other end, such said Rod and Element are incontact and pressed together by said Rubber Ring, stretched radially(not longitudinally). FIG. 14-D shows the EMH cross section.

Type B—

FIG. 15-A shows Pad 1 electronically connected to rigid element 3through traces that go through Rubber Ring 9. Similarly, Pad 5 isconnected to element 7, via traces that go through Rubber Ring 11. Aconductive rigid Rod 13 runs trough both said Rubber Rings, stretchingboth of them radially. As the cross section 15-B shows, electrons can gofrom Pad 1 to Element 3 to Rod 13 to Element 7 to Pad 5.

Applicable to both EMH types A & B above:

Each electronic contact between Pads 1 & 5 would require one such SingleEMH.

A Single EMH can revolve Pads against each other beyond 360 degrees,many revolutions

A number of adjacent Single EMH can make a Compound EMH, to connectmultiple electronic pairs. Each segment of the Rod is electronicallyseparated from other segments by non conductive segments (FIG. 15-A-15 &17) to prevent unintended contact between adjacent Single EMHs.

All components can be sub millimeter in size, hence EMH can be below 2mm or even 1 mm radius.

If Conductive Rubber is used, crescent cross section Elements can beeliminated

Same technology can be used without electricity conduction, to makeMechanical Hinges, with universal applications and for UMCC

If necessary, grooves, ridges or other means of keeping EMH componentstogether should be added. For example, some Rod Segments (FIG. 15-A &17) can have larger radius for such effect.

Better Electro Mechanical Swivels (EMS)

UMCC also uses Swivels, examples being:

Mouthpiece (FIG. 22-3) swivel around its base (FIG. 22-7)

Goggle Arm (FIG. 22-5) swivel around its base (FIG. 22-9)

Swivels should be able to:

Provide electronic connectivity between swiveling pads

Hold swiveling pads in desired firmly position

Do above without adding too much thickness, bulk or components

This application introduces light, thin, simple Swivels, applicablebeyond electronics too.

EMS—Type A (FIG. 18)

In 18-A, Pads 1 & 3 swivel around Axis 5, running from Pad 3 through Pad1 and Rubber Pill 9 to Rigid Coin 7. Rubber Pill is compressed due toshort distance between Rigid Coin and Pad 3, thus pressing electronicTraces 11 & 13 on Pad 1 against corresponding Traces 15 & 19respectively. Thus Pads can be swivel and be held at desired positionagainst each other while electronic connectivity is maintained buy arctraces 11,13,15,17 in FIG. 18-B, which are in firm contact due to RubberPill.

EMS—Type B (FIG. 19)

In FIG. 19, Pad 1 swivels over Pad 3 around Axis 5, running from Pad 3through Rubber Pill 9, through Pad 1 to Rigid Coin 7, such that RubberPill is compressed, providing angular or positional control.

Contact points 11, 13,15 on Pad 1 are connected electronically tocorresponding points 17, 19,21 respectively on Pad 3, via cables, havingsufficient length and flexibility to allow required swivel range.

Applicable to both A & B types of EMS:

All layers can be sub millimeter thick, adding to less than 3 or even 2mm overall thickness of EMS.

A number of Single EMSs can be aligned to make a Compound EMS.

Even without electrical connections, EMS will be a useful Single orCompound Mechanical Swivel, not just for thin Pads but for all forms ofadjacent moving parts and beyond electronics applications.

Same technology of using Compressed Rubber Pills or Rings betweenadjacent moving parts to create controllable friction and firmly holdingthem together at desired angle can be used to create Single or CompoundMechanical Swivels and or Hinges with universal applications.

Better Electro Mechanical Pivot (EMP)

Two adjacent Pads can move around a joint point (not a joint side),using a Pivot.

For UMCC and other universal applications, a Pivot should be able to:

hold said Pads firmly against each other at desired angle, yet let themrotate when desired

carry a number of electrical connections between them if and wheredesired

be thin and small, with dimensions preferably below 4 mm, ideally below2 mm

FIG. 16 shows a EMP between Pad 1 with a rigid Rod 3, which whenassembled will be inside radially Stretched Rubber Ring 5 on Pad 7.

If said Rod is Tubular, cables 9,11,13 running through said Tube conductelectricity between Pads. Even more than 360 degree pivoting ispossible, but if said Pivot also carries electrical cables, rotation islimited to cables twisting limits.

Said Pivot has universal application and can be larger, with or withoutelectro cables. It need not only connect PCBs but also other electronicor general components.

Conventional pivots use metal friction which smoothes after some use,while said Rubber Ring Will shrink to hold its grip.

If necessary, a Bump 15 which snaps out of said Ring when said Tube orRod is fully inside said Ring, will prevent said Rod or Tube fromsliding out of said Ring.

Thin and or Foldable Antenna

Antennas are conventionally thick, round and tall, adding some awkward30 mm to MCC height. For heavier duties such as broad-band or Wi-Max,longer antennas are preferred. Conventional folding antennas use metalfriction for firmness of folding and telescopic joints, which loose gripover time.

This Application introduces Trace Antenna, as traces of metal imbeddedin UMCC Shell or Jacket. Alternatively those traces can be on a fractionof millimeter thin Flex or equivalent sheet to be adhered to the outsideof Shell or Inside of Jacket.

This Application also introduces PCB Antenna, being a rigid PCB orequivalent, sub-millimeter thick, preferably less than 10 mm wide, andup to UMCC length, many times that of a cell phone antenna.

PCB antenna is connected to UMCC or one of UMCC Sub-Assemblies,especially the Thin Cell phone, via a thin Electro Mechanical Hinge,preferably those introduced separately here, to unfold or rise when inuse and to fold or fall alongside UMCC for transport.

Electro Mechanical Universal Joint (EMUJ)

FIG. 17 shows a EMUJ where Pad 1 is connected via Electro MechanicalHinge 7 to a rigid Strip 3, which is connected to Pad 5 via ElectroMechanical Pivot 9.

Such combination of EMH & EMP enables Pads 1 & 5 to rotate against eachother in all 3 dimensions and if required, communicate a number ofelectronic traces between them.

Said Strip can be thin and narrow, below 2 or even 1 mm, so that EMUJdoes not cause undue bulk.

EMUJ has universal applications, with or without electro cables and canbe of larger size.

Thin Connectors, Plugs and Jacks and Electro Mechanical Slides (FIG. 25)

Conventional designs are typically round and bulky, which is oneobstacle in making devices small.

This application uses blade shaped Thin Plugs and Connectors (maleelement) and corresponding Narrow Jacks (female element) in UMCC, nottypically used in MCCs.

We propose using Thin Rubber in said elements, to provide contactpressure and frictional grip, instead of “springs” used conventionally,so as to reduce thickness and durability.

We also propose using Rubber, instead of conventional springs, betweenPads which are connected Mechanically and or Electronically by a Slideor Drawer mechanism, to provide grip and electro contact pressure, thusreducing assembled thickness and durability for same or better function.

FIG. 25-A shows a Thin Plug with a Thin Cable 5, a Thin Handle 3, andThin blade shape Male, having conductive Trace(s) 15, meant to enter andbe fixed into the Female 9 of a Thin Jack.

FIG. 25-B shows a Thin Jack installed on a PCB or Equivalent 7, on whichand inside its Thin gap shaped Female 9, there are conductive Trace(s)to contact with corresponding Plug Trace(s).

Pressure to hold Jack and Plug Traces firm enough for electricalconductivity, and also the Grip to hold the Jack physically firmlyinside the Female is provided by a Thin Rubber Layer 11, which iscompressed between said Male and a rigid Shell 13.

In conventional plugs, said Shell is often a solid, non stretch, nonconductive polymer, but the task performed by our proposed Rubber isconventionally done by metal springs, which are bulkier, do not have asmuch frictional grip as rubber, and loose their pressure and grip overtime.

FIG. 25-C shows a cross section of a Thin Electro-Mechanical Slide,having two PCBs or Equivalents 17 & 19, with electronic Trace(s) 21 &23, pressed against each other by a thin Rubber Stripe 27, which Stripeis compressed by a mechanism such as U-Clamp 29 which may be part ofUMCC Shell, or L-Clamp as one or both PCB(s), or equivalent mechanism.

Conventionally, Contact Pressure and Grip for EMS is provided by metalsprings, not rubber.

Adding New Capabilities to UMCC

This application introduces new capabilities made possible by UMCC keyfeatures, detailed separately. Such capabilities are impractical inconventional MCCs, even if some are theoretically feasible. Some UMCCfeatures make such new capabilities Possible, or Practical or Friendly.

Of particular importance are having a good keyboard, hands free carryingand operation, being ready to use and being comprehensive to eliminatecarrying of multiple other devices.

Following capabilities can be added to current Cell Phones, PDAs, SmartPhones, Pocket PCs, etc.

Also, custom Devices to perform one or more of such capabilities can bemade. Instead of “adding”, capabilities, UMCC can be modified or custommade for them, even by not including some capabilities in excess ofcustomized requirements.

Portable Talking Machine (PTM) (For Speech Challenged)

Speech challenged persons currently use sign language, which isunderstood by few and has limited vocabulary and syntax. Addingavailable Text to Speech software to UMCC, a Speech Challenged can typewhat she wants to say, to be spoken via UMCC Speaker.

Alternatively typed text can be viewed by Audience facing the User, byhaving UMCC suspended from User's neck or belt, fixing the Screen at anangle suitable for viewing by User and Audience, for example 45 degreesto Users body, and activating an available Screen rotation software thatturns the text upward even though the Screen is upside down. In thiscase User has to get used to reading her own tying upside down.

An alternative is to have the Screen suspended above the keyboard facingthe Audience upward. In such case user should get used to not seeing hertyped text, unless a thin mirror is placed suitably to reflect thescreen for users view.

Monitoring and Editing of text can be done by use of a second Screen, ora Goggle or Earpiece. Release after editing can be passive, i.e. releaseuntil stopped for editing. Active release can be done by editing thenpressing a key such as “Enter”.

A fast keyboard makes this capability Possible. Other UMCC features,such as wearability, being ready to use, screen facing the audience,etc. make it Practical and User Friendly.

Translator

Adding available translating software to UMCC, enables User to type whatshe wants in her language, to be translated to another, then either seenon the Screen as in Portable Talking Machine, or spoken by the Speaker.This is made possible by UMCC fast keyboard, and made practical bywearability, screen viewable by audience, and other features.

An alternative is User talking into UMCC Microphone, to be converted totext by available Speech Recognition software, to be heard or viewed byaudience.

Editing can be provided as in Potable Talking Machine detailedelsewhere.

Conversation in noisy or silent places is done by typing to screen, withor without translating.

E-Ear

Deaf people can be helped by UMCC in following ways:

-   -   A—Talker types on Deafs UMCC for Deaf's viewing    -   B—Talker types on her own UMCC to be transmitted to Deaf's UMCC        for viewing    -   C—Talker's voice is picked up by Deafs UMCC Microphone,        converted to text by available Speech Recognition software, to        be viewed by Deaf on the Screen. Available Voice Filtering        techniques can be utilized to reduce inaccuracies.    -   D—Talker's voice is converted to text by her UMCC and        transmitted to Deaf's UMCC Screen

A & C are made practical by UMCC Fast Keyboard. A,B,C&D are madepractical by wearability, ready to use, hands free operation, etc.

Deaf can also attach a device being developed, to translates digitizedvoice or text into vibrations, which become comprehendible withpractice.

Sense Converter

Digitized data can be Realized by any Realizer. For example, Sounddigitized by Microphone, normally realized by Speaker, can also bePrinted, viewed on Screen or sent to Vibrator.

This versatility can easily be used to make Sense Converters to assistpeople with disabilities. Providing a Vibrator to Realize digitizedSound will enable the Deaf to make some sense of Sound. UMCC can beprogrammed to Realize digitized Sound not by Speaker, but by Vibrator.

Another example is enabling some elderly who cannot smell, to add aSmell Digitizer to UMCC, then read on its Screen the smell of a food.

Numerous other configurations can be made to assist the Blind, SpeechChallenged or others.

SOS

SOS software, activated by one or more buttons or keys can initiate aseries of tasks such as:

-   -   capture pictures and video clips of any assailant or criminal        and surroundings    -   transmit them to some monitoring station, with location        calculated by GPS or otherwise    -   shout prerecorded warnings that the criminals video is already        in police files    -   call or email friends, family and other relevant parties,        perhaps with prerecorded messages    -   transmit time and all relevant personal details, including the        victims looks and outfit last captured by UMCC camera    -   sound a siren    -   other tasks if desired

Camera can have flash and or night vision. It can have a portable ad-onthat can capture criminal's breath molecules, digitize some of itschemical characteristics, even DNA, for instant transmission.

Available electric skin can capture and transmit the criminal'sfingerprint, if he attempts to touch the UMCC to take it away.

SOS is made practical by UMCC being easily and practically wearable andready to use. UMCC can be is and is likely always worm, facing away fromUser, ready to capture. It is usually too late if User has to pull adevice out of pocket, open it, turn it on and point it at crime scene,especially that under attack, many people loose initiative.

SOS feature can especially help battered women, bullied children,visitors to dangerous areas, those dragged, often unwillingly to gang orschool fights, etc., markedly reducing crime.

Warning devices have been attempted before, but none has become popular,some reasons being:

users do not perceive risk as high as bothering to buy and always carrythem

they only perform one task, say siren, not many of useful tasksdescribed above

users have more important devices such as cell phone to carry, leavingno (mental) room

many must be in pocket, which is not always possible, and also slow touse

it is not cool to be scared, especially for teenagers most at risk ofbully and fights

All above obstacles for carrying such devices are resolved by SOS, asusers already carry an UMCC or MCC for a good cool reason, no need for apocket, no one has to know it has SOS feature, it can perform manydesired emergency tasks, not just a few, etc.

SOS can also be added to today's cell phones, PDAs, pocket computers,other even larger devices.

Computer Remote Control (CRC)

CRC capability is achieved by suitable software to correlate UMCC andDesktop Screens, so that what is seen on one is the same as the other,even though with different resolution. In the main part, UMCC keyboard,screen and wireless are used, as processing power is used by desktop.This capability would be impractical without a proper fast keyboard inUMCC.

Multi Party Games (MPG)

As UMCC Screen can be viewable by other players, having a second screenor goggle or earpiece as the game requires and using wireless forcommunicating with other players, a MPG is made.

E-Board can have one or more keys that act like a Mouse, and one or morekeys acting like Scroll.

An available wireless Joystick, converting an E-Pad to perform as aJoystick, can be added. An E-Pad with one or more larger Mouse & orScroll keys programmed as Joystick can be added.

Pocket Musical Keyboard (PMK)

Assigning musical notes to keys and adding a music synthesizer, wouldmake a PMK. PMK is not practical with those tiny hard keys or with aseparate deskbound keyboard.

E—Meal

A custom UMCC, called E-Meal can automate much of restaurant work. Onesimple version comprises a simple Keypad+thin and or small battery,preferably Rechargeable Battery Film+preferably a Photo VoltaicFilm+short range Wireless, such as Blue Tooth.

One or more E-Meal(s) can be supplied for each Table, preferably one foreach Chair, preferably adhered, cabled or chained to Table or Chair,preferably together with a suitably rugged Menu.

Patrons enter their Table Number and Menu's Food Number, fortransmission to Kitchen Computer. Patrons can also call a Waiter byentering a Code, rather than waiting to be seen by one.

More components, preferably all thin and rugged plus suitable Processor,Memory and Software, increase E-Meal utility, for example:

-   -   A Screen can show the Menu, stored in E-Meal or Kitchen        Computer, in which case Menu can change frequently, have more        details and pictures of every item, even video clips of how        prepared, even where the ingredients are grown.    -   Hence food can even be ordered from outside restaurant, using        Patron's own UMCC, to be ready for delivery, take away or        in-house consumption.    -   Payment can also be processed via UMCC, by Credit Card or        Patrons Restaurant Account. Bills can be prepared for those        paying together, perhaps more than one per Table.    -   A computer at the entrance can show which Tables are ready or        soon to be ready, allowing Patrons to seat themselves.    -   Patrons can instantly communicate with Kitchen, for questions        and orders, by voice and or video and even watch the Kitchen for        sanitary confirmation or fun.

Above features can be added to current pocket computer's, cell phones,laptops, tablets and PCs.

This application proposes suitable Software for MCCs, UMCCs andRestaurants for said Processes.

A UMCC Data Processing Method

MCCs have evolved from miniaturization of computers, sophistication ofcell phones and addition of various hardware such as camera.

There are many different and often conflicting Protocols definingrelations between functions.

The word Multi-Media is coined to address many capabilities, which addsto complexity.

To simplify understanding, standardization, manufacturing and dataprocessing, both Intra UMCC or Inter UMCC, we introduce “Uni-MediaProtocol”.

Instead of thinking of all various Input/Output devices as Multi Media,we define all Inputs as Digitizers and all Outputs as Realizers.

Each Digitizer adds a “type identification code” to digitized data, suchas “010” for Text, 001 for Sound. Said code is either applied to thecircuit carrying the data (say all data carried by a particulartelephone circuit over a specified time is regarded as Sound) or at thebeginning of a stream of data to apply to all data following it, untilthe next code appears, or added to each packet of data.

A preferred option is to add said data to each “Internet ProtocolPacker” of data, close to packet destination address, as most data areprocessed and transmitted using Internet Protocol.

Once said data is received by any other device, it can be identified,processed accordingly and especially Output by corresponding Realizer,say packets labeled 001 will be output by Speaker.

Generalizations

-   -   E—UMCC can be made by many permutations and combinations of        parts. Even though a preferred version is used in the        description, all UMCC variations are included.    -   F—Most means, gears, devices; gadgets, techniques, methods and        systems introduced here apply also to lap top, note book and        tablet computers. Some also to desk tops and to other devices        such as digital cameras, and to networks such as the Internet.    -   G—Many technologies introduced here have universal applications        beyond UMCC or Electronics.    -   H—One or more preferred technologies as solutions to each        problems or issues are introduced. UMCC can use conventional        solutions in addition to ours, maintaining underlying concept.    -   I—Not adding such generalization clauses at the point of        describing a technology does not mean such generalizations do        not apply.        Further Elaborations: (on mentioned topics)        Title: An alternative, perhaps better title is “Ultra Mobile        Omni Purpose Computer”        UMCC Jacket,

The Jacket, which we may also be called the “Vest”, need not be confinedto the main body of UMCC, but can encase attached components, especiallythe Screen, mainly on the exposed side, obviously with openings to allowoperation.

Said Vest need not have openings for all Buttons or Keys, as many may beoperable even though covered by the Vest, especially if the Vest isFlexible and better Translucent over such Buttons or Keys.

If the Vest or one layer making it is made of Electro ConductiveMaterial (the Rubber version exists), it will also serve as ElectroMagnetic Radiation Shield, especially if UMCC Antenna is imbedded itshousing or for protruding Antennas, if the Vest is extended to Shieldthe body parts.

The UMCC Elastomer Shell, with a “stiffer” inner layer need not be stiffthroughout its inner layer, so long as stiffness is over UMCC innercomponents that may be damaged if covered only by a flexible Shell. OnePreferred version is a Shell with a Net of stiff thin wires or fibers(such as glass fiber), were protection is needed, hence protective yetElasomeric, even perhaps Dense Foam, to make the shell light and soft.

The Jacket need not be Elastomeric to have fins, tails, tongues, tailpockets, holes, belt slits (collectively referred to here as “Anchors”),for gears such as suspension pads, pant hooks, garment hooks, safetypins, belt loops, head band, wrist band, shoulder strap, etc., forattaching UMCC to neck, wrist, head, garment, belt, shoulder, etc.(collectively referred to here as “Latches”), but may be a thin rigidmartial such as metal, plastic or other, even with rigid Anchors, whichif need to pivot, would use a standard hinging mechanism, instead ofrelying on flexibility to pivot or hinge.

Also a UMCC Shell, rigid or soft, can be designed to have Rigid orFlexible Anchors and/or Latches.

In both Rigid and Non-Rigid Vests and Shells, said Anchors can be madeof flexible or rigid material. Anchors, Pads, Hooks, Pins, Loops, etc.can be Fixed or Detachable, and that there may be more than one of eachfor each Vest.

For example there can be more than one Jacket Tail in variousconfigurations, such as side by side, face to back, stacked on same ordifferent side(s) of the Jacket, each carrying some or all of the JacketTail Holes or Pocket(s).

One major advantage of having an Eastover or otherwise soft Outer Shellor Vest is making the UMCC be or look more drop and knock resistant,allowing care free handling.

UMCC Keyboard (E-Board)

Since E-Board is Thin, it can be attached to any rigid support surface.Detached or External versions and the Integral or Attached versions notsupported by the body of UMCC or MCC incorporate a rigid layer in theirconstruction for support off the desk.

E-Board need not have such a rigid layer if support is provided byresting on a rigid part of UMCC or MCC, be it the main body or the sideattachments, such as a thin flat rigid battery pad on a side ofUMCC/MCC.

For use without looking at keys, E-Board better have key markings thatare “raised” or “etched”. Also an E-Board with dipped “bowl” keysresembling a Honeycomb suits blind typing.

Omni UMCC

Custom UMCCs using lesser or minimal configurations for their mainfunction, can produce the important advantage of relying entirely onPhoto Voltaic Cell, perhaps combined with Rechargeable Battery Film orconventional battery.

An example is the E-Meal Electronic Menu which can be configured, evenwith a basic OLED Screen not to need external power. No need to chargenumerous menus in a restaurant gives major convenience, cost saving andreduces customer dissatisfaction due to inoperative e-menus. Hence eventhough UMCC can be Multi-functional, it sometimes makes sense to reducefunctions.

SOS

SOS capability can be incorporated into conventional MCCs via Software.

Even if PDA, Cell phone or UMCC is not wireless enabled, it can serve tocapture an assailants picture, voice and perhaps location if GPSenables, perhaps a short note by the Victim. Then one possibility is tothrow the Device away from the assailant to a nearby location, or evenroadside from a hijacking car, hopefully forcing the assailant to changeroutine to retrieve it or give up.

For wireless MCCs and UMCCs with SOS Feature, Carriers, Security firms,Watch Groups, Parents, Police, or Specialized companies, can provide SOSService. Assailant's Voice, Picture, Video Clip, Location, and otherData such as Victim's Note can be transmitted to said Provider, who willSave all, and transmit to Police, Security Service, Victim'spre-identified relatives and or friends, for action.

This System can be modified to serve Omni Present (even Freelance)Reporters for Instant Capture and Transmit ion of newsworthy events tosuitably programmed Media, such as the Internet.

Sense Converter

Another example is a Speech to Text firmware or device as Digitizerconverting a speaker's speech to text, can be sensed by A Deaf and Blindperson via a preferably portable Brail Device as Realizer. The generalidea is converting any media to the media consumable by a category ofdisability.

Portable Talking Machine—also referred to as “E-Speech”

One method of Editing of Text prior to Audience viewing is to useavailable Screen Rotation Software. The Screen is viewable by User andAudience. While typing, the Text appears in a direction suitable forUser's reading (say top of each letter is towards the top of the Screen,which may be at a lower horizontal level than the bottom of the Screenas the Screen may be angled down), hence difficult for the Audience toread as it is upside down to them. Once edited for release, each pieceof Text is rotated upside down, by pressing a key, for use by theAudience. This eliminates any need for extra Screen, Mirror or otherComponents needed for editing.

Another is to have the Text inaccessible to Audience, say by having thescreen facing the User, then use the Text to Speech and Speaker forhearing Audience.

Various Methods and Flavours of Text to Speech, such as differentlanguages, accents, notions such as cry, laugh, shout, symbols to betterexplain feelings or expressions than text can, etc. can be incorporatedin the Mobile Talking Machine.

E-Speech allows public speech, even from pre typed text, even reading toan audience via a Scanner to convert text from a page to Text, and inturn to Speech.

E-Speech also allows augmentation of Speech with Graphs and Pictures.

E-Speech, being a type of UMCC can be Hand Held as well as carried inother forms.

E-Speech, comprising only of E-Board and Text to Speech firmware and(say paeseo-electric) Speaker, even with a OLED Screen for text wouldrun on one or few PVF or EGS, without heavy and/or going flat battery.

E-Speech Ultra Mobility, Hands Free Carrying, One Hand Free even whiletyping resolves all issues.

Note that Desk Talking Machine only have limited use at home or specialschools. Even a hand held one is a menace, as User must hold it all thetime, unlike a PDA used a number of times per day.

Many existing conventional devices have proved unpopular because unlikeUMCC, they are not Both Hands Free for Carrying, One Hand Free inOperation or lack other UMCC features.

A Custom “E-Speech”, also called “E-Talk”

FIG. 33 is described by describing a more comprehensive preferredversion of E-Talk. A left hand operated Keyboard (2) is attached to anElectronics Board (34) which holds some or all of the Electronics (4),Speaker (6), Wireless Communicator (8), Screen (10). Screen Housing (32)is also attached on left and right sides to Photo-Cell panels (14 & 16).A thin (e.g. Polymer) rechargeable Battery (24) is attached to theunderside of the Keyboard and/or the Photo-cell panel(s) and/orpreferably the Screen Housing.

A necklace Band (18) suspends E-Talk from User's neck (20). A thinelectronic or Mirror Monitor 30) is hinged to the Screen Housing suchthat it can stay at an angle that enables the User to see what is typedby looking down, for feedback.

An optional and Detachable Earphone (12) is connected by Cables (22) tothe Electronics Board.

Photo-cell panels (14 &16) can fold over the Screen Housing when notused.

Photo-cell panels can also be made detachable if not needed for periodsof time.

The Keyboard can also fold over the Screen Housing, when not in Use.

The Monitor is hinged firmly so as to stay in desired manuallyadjustable angle with the Screen. Hence it can fold over the Screen whenE-Talk not used.

The Keyboard, some of the Electronics, the Speaker and optionally theWireless Communicator and/or the Earphone can be made detachable fromthe Screen Housing, from the snap on/off Junction (26), so that theDetached components form a simpler E-Talk, for easier use and mobility.

Such detached sub-assembly should have its small or thin Battery (24).

For said detachment to function better, one of the Photo-cell panelsshould be attached to its right side, so that when detached, it has itsown Power Supply.

A right-hand User, having the right hand (28) free, uses the left handto type “I Love You!”, which can be heard by the audience via theSpeaker, after conversion to speech by Speech Synthesizer, and/or seenon the Screen.

All components can be made Detachable and or have on/off switches.

For editing typed text prior to letting the audience see or hear it,User can activate a delayed release mechanism, to delay transfer toSpeaker or the Screen, then

either use the Earphone to hear or the Monitor to see his/her input,edit if necessary, before releasing to the Screen and/or the Speaker.

Mirror type Monitor should be kept at an angle which lets the User, butnot the audience see the Screen, to be adjusted manually, after anyediting, to let the audience see the Screen.

Other Variations of UMCC and its Add-Ons

Hands Free Carrying of UMCC

The Suspension Pad in FIG. 2 need not be rectangular. It can have theshape in FIG. 31-A, narrower than UMCC width, having optional Ear(s)31-A-1 & 31-A-2. Corresponding UMCC Jacket or Shell FIG. 31-B-1, havinga Tail FIG. 31-B-2, which may be detached from other Jacket Tails FIG.31-B-3 & 4, having cavities FIG. 31-B-5 & 6 into which the SuspensionPad's Ears latch, to prevent unintentional release of said Pad form saidJacket or Shell, yet can be removed.

Such a narrower Suspension Pad can more easily be inserted behind UsersBelt for UMCC carrying, accommodating UMCC operation without dislodgingfrom the belt, by lifting the UMCC body to face the operator, leavingthe Pad behind the belt, and finally easy removal of UMCC and Suspensionpad from user's belt, when UMCC not needed.

The suspension Pad, can also be used to suspend the UMCC from anyGarment Slit or Garment Loop that may be added to Garments (similar toslit or loop for holding flowers), or even Watch Wrist Band.

Also, if a suitably sized (safety Pin), such as the Safety Pinintroduced here (FIG. 2-D) is attached to garment at two extremes, theSuspension Pad can be inserted between the Pin and the Garment, holdingthe UMCC for Hands Free Carrying & Operation.

UMCC Suspension Pad in FIG. 31-C is designed with a narrower width toenter the Shell or Jacket Tail Pocket (FIG. 31-B-2), avoid other Pockets(FIG. 31-B-3 & 4). The rest of it is wider to hold better inside Pantsor Swimming Suit, etc.

Suspension Pad can rest under the UMCC body, adding only sub-millimeterthickness and negligible weight, for conventional hand held use orpocket stowage.

Suspension Pad (FIG. 2-A) shows (say) four Holes that can be used toattach it more firmly, yet removable in the Jacket Tail Pocket (FIG.1-27), by running a string or double sided tack through said holes andcorresponding holes in the Jacket Tail.

Hands Free Operational Support

Neckband String: FIG. 27 shows a method of keeping UMCC in typing andviewing position, using Neckband String attaching to the top of theScreen “module”. This requires the Hinge between Screen “module” and theMain Body “module”, to be firm(ed) for operation not to fold undertyping pressure alone. We have introduced a number of such Hinges.Conventional means can also be used.

UMCC Support Pad: (FIG. 28-A) shows a Thin, preferably Sub-MillimeterRigid Pad (FIG. 28-A-1), connected on one, typically shorter side, via aFoldable Strip (FIG. 28-A-2) to a thin Eastover Loop (FIG. 28-A-3). Itsopposite side (FIG. 28-A-4) is removably or permanently anchored to theunderside of UMCC Body module, pivoting along the side of UMCC oppositeto the UMCC side which anchors UMCC Suspension Pad. For such anchoring,Support Pad can use conventional or means introduced in thisapplication, such as those for anchoring Suspension Pad (say anotherJacket Tail Pocket). The Suspension Pad's side opposite to SP's anchoredside runs through said Eastover Loop.

When UMCC is Suspended from Belt, Neck or Garment, the Suspension Pad(FIG. 28-B-1) is resting against User's Body (FIG. 28-B-2), the SupportPad (FIG. 28-B-3) is held firmly by the Eastover Loop (FIG. 28-B-4),which is stretched enough not to slip away from Suspension Pad. SaidSuspension Pad may have inward Dents (FIG. 28-B-5 & 6) for betterEastover Loop grip to Suspension Pad.

Thus the UMCC's working surface and keyboard (FIG. 28-B-7) is supportedfirmly at wide angle with User's body, but still visible for one handoperation, requiring no hand for operational support, hence the otherhand is free to carry a briefcase, eat or drive. UMCC Screen module isheld at viewing angle by proper conventional means or Hinges introducedhere.

When not in use, Eastover Loop is manually forced to slide near theanchor side of Suspension Pad. In folded up assembly, which may remainsuspended from belt, neck or garment (FIG. 28-C), Support Pad,Suspension Pad are tucked on the underneath of UMCC body. Combination ofSupport Pad and Suspension Pad can be less than 2, even less than one mmthick and less than 20 even 10 grams, using light, stiff material suchas FR4.

Palm/Wrist Strap for UMCC Hand Holding: FIG. 30-B introduces a UMCCStrap (FIG. 30-B-1), preferably Elastic not to be loose, preferablydetachable, used to hold the UMCC on the palm or back of hands or wrist,while operated by the other hand.

FIG. 30-C shows one type of detached Strap, having a main Eastover Band(FIG. 30-C-1), rigid thin rods (FIG. 30-C-2 & 3), and two holes (FIG.30-C-4 & 5) that can latch onto corresponding hooks on UMCC body (FIG.30-B-2 & 3). Many other variations of Palm/Wrist Strap are possible.

Variations of Mechanical & Electro Mechanical Hinges

One variation of the Rubber Mechanical Hinge in FIG. 13 is that thecross section of the Rod be Polygon from 2 sides as in FIG. 32-A-1. TheRubber Ring (FIG. 32-A-2 then conforms to its shape, holding it morefirmly in either 0 or 180 degrees position then would a circular Rod,yet allows.

FIG. 32-B shows the cross section of an Electro Mechanical Hinge,analogous to the one in FIG. 14, but with a Polygonal (in this exampletriangular) (FIG. 32-B-1) cross section Rod (instead of circular). Thediagonally stretched Rubber Ring (FIG. 32-B-2) presses the Element (FIG.32-B-3) against the Rod, enabling passage of electrons. This enables athe Hinge to be more firmly stable at 0, 120 and 240 degrees than woulda circular Rod, but unstable in other angles.

Equiside Polygonals from 2 to any number of sides are possible, but 3,4, 5, 6, 8 sides should have more use. Rounding the Rod's corners (FIG.32-B-4) allows smoother pivoting of the Rod.

FIG. 32-C Shows a the cross section of a Mechanical Hinge, analogous toRubber Mechanical Hinge of FIG. 13, but having Polygon cross section Rod(FIG. 32-C-1), inside a Polygon Ring (FIG. 32-C-2), made of MetalSpring, instead of Rubber Ring of FIG. 13. The Spring is tight for theRod causing a Gap (FIG. 32-C-3).

FIG. 32-D shows the cross section of an Electro Mechanical Hinge, havinga Circular cross section conductive Rod (FIG. 32-D-1), connected toCathode (FIG. 32-D-2), tightly surrounded by a Metal Spring Ring (FIG.32-D-3) connected to Anode (FIG. 32-D-4). This assembly allows flow ofelectricity from Anode to Cathode, at any angle between them. IfFriction between Ring and Rod is suitably chosen, the Hinge can bestable at any desired angle.

Concepts of Polygonal instead of Circular Rod and Metal Spring Ringinstead of Rubber Ring can be applied to the Electro Mechanical Pivot ofFIG. 16 and to the Mechanical Hinges and Rubber Mechanical Hinges inAcute Electronic Hinges of FIG. 12, also for other uses in UMCC, plusgeneral industrial use.

A thin rigid outer tube can be used to cover the Rubber Ring in Hingesintroduced here for protection, aesthetic or other purposes.

Variations of UMCC Form and Size

One very good form of UMCC is the “Flip” UMCC shown in FIG. 29. UMCCmain body module (FIG. 29-A-1) encompasses most parts, including anE-Pad, or one hand operated version of E-Board applicant's patentpending pocket keyboard), hinged to a Screen module (FIG. 29-A-2). Itcan accommodate a better keyboard than typical cell phones and also a“landscape” Screen which is better for most uses than “portrait”,especially for TV, Video, Game, Internet and many other uses.

Said Form is used in some conventional Smart Phones, but have at leastthere serious problems. First, conventional ones do not have a properkeyboard like E-Pad. We have separately explained the problems withconventional portable keyboards and advantages of E-Board. Ours has aproper E-Pad.

Second, they do not many of features we have introduced here, such asPVC.

Third, they are too wide, from left to right, to be held by one hand,for operation by other hand. They are desk dependent. Even dialing isdifficult without a desk, as there is no handle to hold them. Thisapplication introduces ways of solving the holding problem.

Credit Card Size Flip UMCC: If such UMCC is roughly Credit Card Sized,when closed, even though thicker, holding it in hand will be mucheasier. This is not done conventionally (to applicant's knowledge),perhaps because the keyboard will be too tiny or perhaps no one thoughtof it. E-Board has a Credit Card Size version, called E-Card, that canbe used.

Pocket Size Flip UMCC: Some 13×7 cm provides a good Screen and a goodE-Pad, but is too large for hand span of most people. Our solution isOne, better two Dents (FIG. 29-A-3 & 4) at the extreme(s) of the HingeStrip, such that the closest distance between Dents is less than atypical span between top section of a typical thumb (FIG. 29-A-5) andmiddle finger (FIG. 29-A-6), used to hold such UMCC, while the pointingfinger holds the back of the screen (FIG. 29-A-7) and other fingers holdthe underneath of the UMCC body module (29-A-8 & 9). Thus the UMCC isheld firmly in (say) left hand and typed on by right hand.

If a Double Hinge as in FIG. 29-B is used, the Screen and Main Bodysized can be larger compared with Single Hinge version (FIG. 29-C),without increasing the folded up size of UMCC.

Hand Held Mini Notebook Flip UMCC: This version can be much larger thanPocket Size, say 16×9, yet fit in a large pocket. As shown in FIG. 30-A,this size allows a Standard character layout, one or two hand operableKeyboard or E-Board or Honeycomb E-Pad (with dipped bowl shaped keys).It also accommodates good sized screen, speakers, mouse pad and manyother features not easily housed on smaller sizes.

This application introduces a solution for hand holding of such a MiniNotebook, by deeper Dents as in the Pocket Sized UMCC or better with twocavities (FIG. 30-A-1 & 2), close enough for thumb and one of the middlefingers to grip it firmly, while other fingers are supporting the screenand UMCC body, as in the Pocket Size version.

Note: Above three UMCCs can also use Hands Free Carrying and OperationalSupport introduced.

1- A hand held computer, incorporating some or all components and features of typical PDAs, Cell phones, Smart phones or their hybrids, referred to here as Ultra Mobile Communicating Computer or UMCC, having: a Shell made of elastomeric or rubber material, instead of the typical rigid metal or plastic, which shell has continuous or net like thin rigid areas where necessary to protect said UMCC's internal components, a Jacket or Vest covering said UMCC, with openings to allow connectivity and operation, as an add-on alternative to said elastomer shell and/or as a harbor for attachments used for UMCC hands free carrying and operational support, fixed or detachable means incorporated to said UMCC Shell or Jacket, for anchoring a number of gears used for said UMCC hands free carrying and operational support, referred to a Tail, Pocket, Hole, Tongue, Slit, Loop, etc., fixed or detachable means anchored to said Shell or Jacket, for attaching, fixing or latching said UMCC to user's wrist, head, neck, garment, belt, neckband, etc., enabling hands free carrying and operating said UMCC without dislodging it, which means are referred to as Suspension Pad, Neckband, Neck String, Wrist Strap, Safety Pin, etc., fixed or detachable means anchored to said Shell or Jacket for hands free supporting of said UMCC for operation by one or both hands, without moving it onto a desk or lap, which means are referred to as Support, Support Pad, J-Rods, Neck String, etc., whereby said UMCC is care free, drop resilient, touch friendly and can be carried and/or supported for operation, without use of any hand, and thus operated by one or both hands. 2- A UMCC having any number of the following components and/or features: a keyboard with all the advantages of pocket desk operated keyboards and those of tiny keyboards, none of either group's disadvantages, plus extra features, referred to as E-Pad or E-Board photo voltaic pads, thin polymer battery or combination of both, assembled on one or more pads attached said UMCC disintegrable components reconfigurable component sets bi directional screen power efficient screen ear piece made thin by spreading all its components thinly over large but pocket size layers, with ear attachment made of a retractable thin elastomer dents on its sides or holes along a screen hinge with main body, for better hand grip, if the UMCC is of flip type and has a wider body than finger grip span 3- A UMCC configured to function as any number of following: portable talking machine to assist the speech challenged translating machine hearing aid by converting a speaker's voice to text for hearing challenged to read SOS device computer remote control electronics menu portable music instrument 